Corvus

Corvus

Located in the southern celestial hemisphere, Corvus is a small constellation with its name means “crow” in Latin. It is 1 of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, which depicts a raven, a bird associated with stories…


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3 Famous Air Burst Meteors

A meteor air burst is a type of air burst in which a meteor explodes after entering a planetary body’s atmosphere. When this happens, they are then called fireballs or bolides. There have been several famous events in history that are widely known. Chelyabinsk Event…


Top 5 Important Websites For New Astronomers

Here are 5 important websites for new astronomers, and astronomers of every level to know about and be able to navigate in one form or another. This doesn’t exclude our website, but these websites allow…



Lyra

Lyra

The constellation Lyra is quite small only covering 286.5 square degrees, which makes it the 52nd largest in size. It appears prominently in the northern sky during the Northern Hemisphere’s summer, and the whole constellation is visible for…


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The Dark Skies Of The Oregon Outback

Oregon Outback is an unofficial term generally used to reference the high desert Basin and Range country of the central southern portion of the state of Oregon and covers most of Lake County, Klamath County, Malheur County, and Harney County. Although there isn’t a specific…


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Top 5 Telescope Tips For Beginners

After a telescope has been procured for kids, regardless of age, there are some important items to consider for use. These tips for use by kids of said telescope was determined that are rooted in…



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How Remote Work Could Affect Light Pollution

COVID has meant more people can work remote. This is a positive since it could provide more flexibility. With this change, large cities also will need to rethink how they are laid out and planned…